Souls in the Moonlight III (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1959, Souls in the Moonlight III is a drama film directed by Tomu Uchida, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Master swordsman, Tsukue Ryunosuke is confronted by the families of his victims. Will justice be served for the lost innocent lives? The conclusion of the famed Jidaigeki series is an amazing film, with a completely different perspective on the story from the later versions. While the international audience is more familiar with the “Sword of Doom” and “Satan’s Sword” versions of Daibosatsu Toge (The Great Bodhisattva Pass), the “Souls in the Moonlight” trilogy casts an entirely different light on Ryunosuke and his motives. Can this brutal killer be brought to justice, or is living his life as a blind wanderer a more terrible fate? His sword skills have not diminished, nor has his desire to kill!
Who’s in it. Souls in the Moonlight III stars Chiezo Kataoka as Ryûnosuke Tsukue, Yumiko Hasegawa as Ohama / Otoyo, Satomi Oka as Omatsu and Michiko Hoshi as Okimi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Souls in the Moonlight III has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Souls in the Moonlight III page.
If you liked it. Fans of Souls in the Moonlight III tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Souls in the Moonlight III (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Souls in the Moonlight III change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Souls in the Moonlight III worth watching?
- Souls in the Moonlight III holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Souls in the Moonlight III?
- Souls in the Moonlight III stars Chiezo Kataoka, Yumiko Hasegawa, Satomi Oka, Michiko Hoshi and Chizuru Kitagawa.
- When was Souls in the Moonlight III released?
- Souls in the Moonlight III was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.